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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.01, 550.74 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.01, 550.74 and 233.22 is: 321.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.01 : 550.74 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.01/550.74 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.01x = 550.74 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.01x = 128,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,444.50/399.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.91

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